Shining a spotlight on some of the best educators in Kentucky
With the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ceremony on Sept. 9, now is a perfect time to highlight just how special the educators in Kentucky are to the communities they call home.
Educators selected for fifth cohort of Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship
This distinguished group of teachers will continue advancing the vision of United We Learn by implementing innovative instructional practices, engaging in meaningful professional learning, and fostering collaboration to transform teaching and learning across Kentucky classrooms to provide vibrant learning experiences for all Kentucky students.
Sixteen new members selected for KDE’s 2026-2027 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Established to gather student feedback on critical issues impacting students and schools, the council connects Kentucky students with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff to develop ideas to strengthen student voice and transform education.
Nine Kentucky educators named 2027 Teacher Achievement Award winners
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced nine Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2027 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards. These teachers are also nominees for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in September.
KDE’s Summer Boost program to provide books and other resources in 34 districts
Thirty-five sites in 34 school districts will be participating in the 2026 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Summer Food Service Program.
Jefferson County schools teach students about farm animals during All In for Ag Education Week
Schools around Kentucky focused on agriculture during the spring All in for Ag Education Week, which was held March 16-20.
Hui Couch of Jefferson County receives Honored National Teaching Award
Hui Couch, who teaches 9th-grade algebra at Newcomer Academy of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), knew education was her calling after being inspired by her mother, whom she describes as a very successful leader and teacher.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses council objectives, mental health supports
Members of the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council met for the first time of the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 30, discussing objectives for the council, strategies to address chronic absenteeism and suicide prevention.
New Jefferson County superintendent establishes focus on literacy and numeracy
New Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Brian Yearwood has been in the process of establishing clear goals for the district since he started on July 1.
KDE’s Principals Advisory Council discusses what school leadership can do to increase teacher retention
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Principals Advisory Council discussed what school leadership can do to increase teacher retention during its meeting on Sept. 30.